Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Chhattisgarh – Eye of the Rights Storm

The use of excessive force and mutinous resistance by Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Chhattisgarh the State most infested by Naxal violence has led to a new challenge for the government.

in reference to: Naxalism - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)

Colombo Protests Likely as UN Experts Panel Report Released

With the Sri Lankan government stiffly opposing the UN Experts panel the official release of Report by UN likely to see protests in Colombo and other parts of Sri Lanka

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Taliban Attempt to Create Rift between NATO and ANA

Increase in the number of incidents of fratricide in Afghanistan indicates that the Taliban is attempting to create rift between NATO and Afghan National Army to prevent the transition process from going smoothly.

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Karachi Threat of Bomb Attacks Increases

Four killed, 56 injured in twin Karachi blasts on Pakistan Navy vehicles, Second blast in the past week

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Eurofighter, Rafale Asked to Extend MMRCA Commercial Bid

Is the Indian government sticking to the recommendations of the Indian Air Force and looking beyond the politics of the 126 MMRCA fighter contracts? Reports appearing in Indian media tend to suggest that Eurofighter, and Rafale have been asked to extend MMRCA commercial bid while the others including US giants Boeing and Lockheed Martin and Russian Mikoyan as well as Swedish SAAB may be out of the race. But wait for the politics to take over is our take?

in reference to: Eurofighter, Rafale Asked to Extend MMRCA Commercial Bid - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Afghan Security Forces: Slow Progress

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said a large Afghan force, even though more cost-effective than having US troops in that country, was simply not sustainable without a viable financial plan.

in reference to: Afghan Security Forces: Slow Progress - Afghanistan - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)

Obama Review: First Rays of Hope?

The US President’s Afghanistan-Pakistan Annual Review on 16 December did not surprise many observers, even the Taliban issued a regular statement rejecting conclusions of reasonable progress announced by Mr Barack Obama.

in reference to: Obama Review: First Rays of Hope? - Afghanistan - Security Trends South Asia - Security-Risks.com Caring for your Safety, Life & Security (view on Google Sidewiki)